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Why MRLA’s Newest Partnership Is a Win for Michigan Restaurants

Written by Beth Hussey | Sep 10, 2025 1:14:39 PM

Michigan operators, we’ve got some exciting news to share!



The Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (MRLA) has officially endorsed Shifty as its exclusive training and operations platform partner. That means MRLA members now have access to special pricing and support—because when you’re trying to build stronger teams and protect your brand as you grow, you shouldn’t have to start from scratch.

We built Shifty for exactly this reason.

As an operator myself, I know how tough it is to keep things consistent when your team is constantly changing. Managers are burning out. Training gets rushed. Shadowing gets sloppy. And before you know it, every location is slicing tomatoes a little differently.

Just ask Cindy at Pita Way. With 44 locations (and counting), they knew they needed something more structured to handle their growth. According to Cindy:

“High turnover was leading to constant retraining and inconsistent execution. We can’t have 50 to 60 restaurants and everybody’s doing tomatoes a different way. We need Shifty because it’s the source of truth that allows us to deliver consistent experiences and products to our guests.”

 

That’s exactly what Shifty was designed to do.

From onboarding new hires to communicating operational updates across teams, Shifty gives you the tools to train faster, build accountability, and create a culture that people actually want to be part of.

We’re honored to partner with MRLA—an organization that’s been championing Michigan hospitality for over 100 years—and we can’t wait to support more local operators as they grow.

 


What This Means for MRLA Members

That means MRLA members get exclusive access and pricing on Shifty—our human-centered training platform that helps hospitality teams train faster, retain longer, and stay consistent as they grow.

If you’re an MRLA member, you now get:
  • Special access and pricing for Shifty
  • One-on-one onboarding support
  • Tools to help reduce turnover and increase consistency
  • A partner who gets it, because we’ve walked in your shoes

 

 



Let’s build stronger restaurants together.

Learn more about exclusive member benefits: https://www.shiftyinc.com/book-demo-mrla 

For the full press release, visit the MRLA website.